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$59,371 GS-10 Step 1 in DENVER (2017)
$77,186 GS-10 Step 10 in DENVER (2017)
+$11,741 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 24.65% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,371 $2,283.50 $28.45 +$11,741
Step 2 $61,350 $2,359.62 $29.40 +$12,132
Step 3 $63,330 $2,435.77 $30.34 +$12,524
Step 4 $65,309 $2,511.88 $31.29 +$12,915
Step 5 $67,289 $2,588.04 $32.24 +$13,307
Step 6 $69,268 $2,664.15 $33.19 +$13,698
Step 7 $71,247 $2,740.27 $34.14 +$14,089
Step 8 $73,227 $2,816.42 $35.09 +$14,481
Step 9 $75,206 $2,892.54 $36.04 +$14,872
Step 10 $77,186 $2,968.69 $36.98 +$15,264
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • DENVER GS-10 Step 1 $59,371
  • Locality add-on +$11,741
  • Adjustment percent 24.65%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • DENVER GS-10 Step 10 $77,186

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in DENVER: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the DENVER pay area adds a 24.65% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,284 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,969. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DENVER page.

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GS-10 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DENVER?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $59,371 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,186. This is 24.65% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2017, it is 24.65%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,741 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,284 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.